News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 217, 18 July 1913, Page 3

News of the Unions.

(The Kditor cannot promise to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month. Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concise!) as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) \\ KLLINC.TON CKNTKAL. The monthly meeting wa« held on the third Friday in Ma\, in the V.M.C.A. rooms’ Mrs A. K. Atkinson in the chair. Regret was expressed at the absence of Mrs Hclyer through illness, it being the first time our Treasurer has been absent from a meeting since the 1 nion was formed. Mrs Peryman gave an address on the Hiblc in School, resolutions passed at Nelson Convention. A short discussion took plr.ee. Mrs Rose, from Blenheim, being one of the speakers. The following resolution was passed unanimously:—“That -his meeting of the Wellington Central Union heartily endorses the resolutions of the Nelson Convention, which were as follows: ‘(a) 'This. Convention, believing fully in the children of New Zealand receiving religious instruction, urges that steps be taken to incorporate the Nelson system with the Education Act, giving the ministers of religion and their certified appointees the right to use the schools for the purpose of giving Biblical instruction to the children. When parents object, their children to be exempted from attending Bible lessons. The (. onvention approves of thi- system because the important work of giving religious instruction would be entrusted to those best qualified for the ta-k. and would not involve any risk of denominationalisrn, nor would the liberty of the conscience of anyone, either parent or teacher, be interfered with.’ ‘(b) That this Convention strongly disapproves of the platform of the Biblc-in-Schools League of New Zealand.’ ” A second resolution \vaalso carried unanimously: “That the Wellington Central W.C.T.C. protests against the attempt of Canon Garland’s Bible-in-Schools League to force teachers to give religious instruction without providing any conscience clause for teachers.” BLENHEIM. April 16. Home meeting at Mrs Clark’s. Miss Powell gate an address on the formation of W.C.T.C. Two new members joined. April 22. Special meeting to discuss a letter suggesting ir Overseas Woman’s Suffrage Movement. Resolved: “That this L’nion is in favour of such a movement.” Mrs Brewer, our delegate, gave an account of Nelson Convention. Mav 6. Monthly meeting in Wesley I fall. Mis- Powell gave a report

of her work in Blenheim and surrounding districts. Hearty appreciation of the Organiser’s work was expressed. LEI L DING. Although reports have not been sent of late, the monthly gatherings are still held. A lantern entertainment in connection with the Band of Hope was held recently, at which 18 pledges were signed; aNo a wellattended social to wish bon-voyage to two of our members who have left on extended holiday tours. Mrs Williamson has been appointed Treasurer. WAIPUKURAU. Monthly meeting held June 12th. Opened with prayer and Scripture reading. Vice-President in chair. Mrs liopkirk elected to fill vacancy for President caused by Mrs Logan’s removal. Out of respect to the N.Z. Prerident, the meeting rose in silence, a letter of sympathy to be sent to family. Meeting dosed with Temperance Doxology. RANGIORA \ ’s. Me t at Mrs Cox’s residence on June 26th, President in chair, seven members present. Decided to meet on ihe last Wednesday in month at the different homes, next meeting to be at Mrs Wadey’s. OXFORD. May 28. At the Coronation Hall a very touching memorial service to our late Dominion President was held. ‘ Rock of Ages” was followed by prayer and reading of part of the 15th chapter of Ist Corinthians and the 90th Psalm. '‘Crossing the Bar” •vas sung, and the Dead March played, all standing. The Treasurer aiid Secretary represented our Union at the funeral. 1 he following motion was passed:—“The members of the Oxford W'.C.T.U. desire to place on record their appreciation of and admiration for the noble character and work of their late Dominion President, Mrs Cole, and tender their sincere sympathy to her bereaved family.” June 4th, Mrs Gain-ford presiding. Decided to hold Temperance Rally in Town Hall, and to invite all the young women who represented the different countries at our Congress of Nations, the Band, the members of the No-Liccnse League, and their wives. Mrs Hawke then gave a very interesting account of her recent trip /.hrough the Old Country. Miss McIntosh, President of the V. Branch, was enrolled. Decided 10 meet at 2.30 i m. in future. May 24. The Junior Band of Hope was held in the Coronation Hall. There was a good attendance. The childien gave relations, and the Rev. Cummin gave the children a very good address. On June Bth Miss Powell addressed the V s. On 10th she gave an ad-

dress to the Senior Band of Hope on “The Effects of Alcohol on the Human Body.” June 21. Junior Band of Hope was addressed by Miss Gain-ford. June 25. Monthly meeting at Coronation Hall, President in the chair. Decided to donate two guineas to local No-License League, three new subscribers to “White Ribbon” obtained. June 30. Complimentary social to the Congress Girls held in 1 own Hall. ihe Band, No-Licensc League, V Branch, and all l nion members and their husband- were invited; 200 were present. Good programme of music and singing was rendcred. Ihe President presented Miss Dalzell, President of the late Guild (now V. Union), with a fountain pen. and also introduced Miss McIntosh, President of V. Union. Supper was handed round, and National Anthem was sung. HAMILTON. June 11. The first of our monthly evangelistic meetings was held at Mrs' Primrose’.-, there being 22 ladies present. Several prayers were offered on behalf of our work, and some articles from the last “White Ribbon” were read. A very happy, helpful hour was spent. We are looking fo r much blessing as a result of these meetings. INVERCARGILL. Monthly meeting held on 4th in at. Ihe President feeiinglv referred to the death of Mrs Cole. Dominion President, anu urged all members to work for God, Home, and Humanity. Invercargill Housewives’ Union wrote expressing sympathy for New Zealand Union in loss of its President. Letters of sympathy sent to members who have suffered bereavement. Miss Powell a-ked to address next meeting on Maori Work, when White Ribbon Day is to be celebrated by a social evening. The magazine “American Motherhood” is to be taken by Union for members to read. The monthly meeting on the evening of the Ist instant was well attended. Mrs Baird presided in the absence of the Pre-ident, Mrs MacAlister. A resolution was carried conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the ( nion with its Secretary, Mrs Mackenzie, in the bereavement she has sustained by the death of her mother, Mrs Ronald. Mi-- Powell, who is at present visiting Southland, reported on her countn itinerary, and «jave a mo-t interesting address on Maori work. The latter part of the evening was pleasantly spent as a social entertainment, refreshments being provided by members. “White Ribbon” Day was suitably commemorated. NAPIER. The usual b*-monthly meeting was held at the Willard Institute on May 21 st. The chair was occupied by the

President, Mr* J. H. Oldham. A health talk on “Headaches, their Causes and Cures,” was ably given by Nurse Anderson. Several visitors from other Unions were present. One new mti'»bt r was received. On June 4th a meeting was held at Wesley Hall, Napier South, Mrs Archer presiding. Mrs Rowlands, of the Salvation Army, gave an address. A vote of sunpathc with the husband and family of the late Mrs Cole was passed. NGAIRE. On May 15th meeting at Mrs Morrison’s, when members, honorary members, and friends numbering in all nearly thirtv, assembled. Paper* were read on the “Life of Miss Willard” and “The Work of the W.C.T.I . in New Zealand.” Reports of work done in our Cnion were given by the superintendents of the following departments: —Kvangelical and Flower Mission. Cradle Roll and Purity, Buck Mocks, Rest Pent, (iood Citizen ship and, Absentee Correspondent. These reports were interspersed with musical items and a recitation. Four new honorary members secured. Supper was provided. The honorary members expressed their thanks and the hope that tin* would not be the last of such gatherings. On May joth Mrs Pcryman addressed a meeting in the church on the Bible in Sc hools question. The night was rough and cold, and we were disappointed that not more were able to b<* present to hear the matter put so clearly and earnestly. A hearty vote of thank-, wa* accorded Mrs Peryman for her address. June 3rd, at Mrs Morii*on’», Mrs Morrison presiding. Deep regret was expressed at the passing away of Mrs Cole, and a vote of sympathy to Mr Cole and family was passed. Mrs Hardy Jones was appointed “White Ribbon” agent. WANG AXl’I. Monthly meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church Parlour on Friday, bth June. M/s Smith presided, and spoke at some length about the life work of our late leader, Mrs Cole, and ended by proposing a sincere vote of synjpathy with the bereaved family. The motion was c arried in silence, the members all standing. Out of respect for the memory of Mrs Cole, the meeting adjourned until next month. The usual mor.tnly meeting of the W.C.T.t’. wa> held in the Trinity Church Parlour on Friday afternoon, Mrs J. Smith presiding. There was a good attendance. A considerable amount of correspondence from the heads of departments was read, and discussed. A collection wa* made towards a memorial for M's Colt, the late Dominion President. Mrs Upton was appointed delegate to the Convention to be held in Haw era. On White Ribbon Day an address was given in Trinity Church Parlour by

the Rev. A. O. Williams on “Maori Work.” A coilection wa- taken up in aid of the work among the Maoris. LYTTKLTON. April meeting in Methodist School room. Delegate Mr* J. W. Smith sent in a very full and interesting report of the* Convention, and was accorded a hearty vote of thank*. June 4. A memorial service to our late New Zealand President was held in the Methodist Sc hoolroom, most of our member* being present. The Scripture lesson, prayer, and hymns were all appropriate to the occasion. Mr L. M l>it»T addre** delivered at the grave wa* al*o read. We recognise in the late Mrs Cole one who was devoted to her home duties. As members of the W.C.T.I’. we feel our lo*> deeply, but we can thank our Heavenly Father for the splendid example she ha-, left u->, and for the life lived in the service of God, Home and Humanity. A letter c? sympathy wa* sent to the family in their *ad bereavement. NKW PLYMOUTH. On May 7th a well-attended home meeting was held at Mrs Hall’s, at Fitzrov. The democratic vote pledge was explained, and several signed. On June 17th, at the request of the* local Committee of Management, on the occasion of the visit of the battleship to our water*, several of our member* took c harge of a room at Motorua, to which lost children were taken until their friends were found for them. It was a great comfort to mothers with infants, as well a* to distressed children. On June 2bth we celebrated White Ribbon Day by holding a united social of Temperance Societies in the (iood Templar Hall. The President of the* Union took charge of the fir*t part, and the* Rev. T. Rosevear the second part of a programme of addresses, interspersed with music and recitation*. Sympatln was expressed to Mr Cole and family in their bereavement by the audience standing. Collection v.i* taken for Maori work. 1 he delegate* of the local No-License League were present, and gave their report of the* Alliance Convention at Christchurch. Refreshments were handed rot.nd by the young people, and a successful meeting closed. T he Democratic Vote Campaign pledge is being well canvassed by our Secretary. WELLINGTON. A special meeting of this Union was held on June iqth in the Constable Street Rooms to celebrate White Ribbon Day, when Mrs Evans, M.A.. gave an interesting address on Maori work. There was a good attendance, and two new member> were initiated. The monthly meeting of the Union was held on July }r<L over which Mrs Poxall presided. Mrs Houlder gave an interesting account of the N.Z.

Alliance Conference, which wa* held in Christchurch. In connection with all the work mentioned there, M * Houlder thought that our W.C.T.I’. women could help considerably with the pledge-taking campaign. Two I idi* s were present Kun our Union in Petone, and expressed their willing ness to entertain the District Convention during the tir-t week of September. OTAUTAI’. Our month I}’ 1 }’ meeting was held in Presbyterian Hall on 1 hur-day, 12th A motion of deep regret was passed for the death of our late New Zealand President, Mrs Cole*. Band of Hope work wa* discu*sed. At the previous meeting a motion was car ried expressing confidence in the platform of Bible in Schools League, a* against the Nelson system. HAW ERA. The u*ual meeting of the above Branch was held on July 3rd, having been delayed a week owing to the Winter Show. Correspondence was read and a resolution unanimously passed that all member* should join in contributing to the erection of a monument over the* grave of our late revered Dominion President. In pursuance of a previous notice of motion, Mrs Kenrick proposed to rescind the resolution passed on April 17th 1 e., “ 1 hat this Union heartily eru.orses the action of Convention in supporting the Nelson system, which gives Bible reading, but no sectarian teaching.” Mrs Blamires seconded the resolution against this, and discussion followed, in which a number took part. Attention was drawn to the fact that twelve Unions had declared in favour of the Bible in Schools League since* (’(invention met, but the rescinding resolution was lost by two votes. ASHBURTON. June meeting held, Mrs Watson presiding. President spoke of ihe loss sustained by the death of Mrs Cole. On the motion of Mrs Lill, following resolution was passed, members standing:—“The members of thi* l nion desire* to place on record then profound sorrow at the death of their late beloved Dominion President, Mrs Cole, their deep thankfulness to God tor the noble work which she was permitted to accomplish during her life, and the bright and inspiring example she has left to us.” As it was White Ribbon Day, Mrs Watson spoke of the power and influence wielded by our official organ. A collection in aid of Maori Fund was taken uj». Before closing, Mrs Watson referred to Mrs Lill’s untiring energy and loyal devotion while President, and on behalf of the District Union presented her with a silver teapot. Mrs Hansen (Winchmore’s President) spoke appreciatively of Mrs Fill’s devotion to duty and readiness to help in every good work.

Many wishes were expressed for her speedy recovery to health. Mrs Lill feelingly responded, and thanked all present fur their useful gift. MASTKRTON. Drawing room meeting held at the residence of the Mayoress (Mrs Cora* dine) on Tuesday, July ist. Miss Roberts presided over a record attendance. During the afternoon several songs and musical items were contributed by the ladio, also a very instructive addle s on the Bible in Schools was given by the Rev. M. 1.. Thomas, who has worked under the Nelson system whilst residing in that town for six years. It was decided that all members contribute to the memorial stone of our late N.Z. President Mrs 11. Cole. Ihc President read a kttei from out N / w ling President, Mr- Don, which appeared in the last “White Ribbon.” It was also decided to send a letter of sym pathv to Mrs J. Devon port in her reeent bereavement. Afternoon tea was provided by the hostess, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her hospitality, and for providing prizes for an interesting competition. Mrs Hopkins, President of the Mai pukurau Union, xxa- present, and con veyctl greeting from her Union.

KAIKORAI. May 30. Monthly meeting held in Presbyterian Hall. Mrs l>»ek presided, and gave a report of Convention. She urged all who were eligible to sec that their name- were on the roll, and to record their vote. Mrs Martin was appointed Treasurer, and Mr- Fawcett Superintendent of Cradle Roll. A vote of deepest sympathy with Mr Cole and family was pa--cd, members standing. STRATFORD. M hite Ribbon Day \xa- commemorated by an educational and musical afternoon. Rev. Patti-on gave an address on Bible in Schools League, of which he 1- an ardent supporter. Rev. Reader gave a powerful Temperance addre-s. Mesdames Kennedy and Mat kay gave a few word- about White Ribbon Day and Maori Mission. High appreciation of the splendid work aoiir He our late leader, Mrs Cole, wt » pressed, the audience standing to mark their sympathy with her family in their sorrow. Music and recitation added to the afternoon’s enjoyment. £ 1 is eollection for Maori work. PALMERSTON NORTH. May ib. Dr. Klizabeth Dunn addressed two meetings, one for married women, the other for young girls and their mothers. Both addresses were much appreciated, and a resolution was adopted expressing thanks to Dr. Dunn for her visit, and appreciation of the tactful manner in which 'he handles her delicate subject. On the following day, Dr. Dunn, xvho is Pre-ident of the Bible in State Schools

League of Wanganui, addressed a meeting of women on that -übject. She pointed out what a great responsibility would re-t upon the shoulders of those who opposed the placing of the Bible in the schools. It was owing to the assimilation of Bible truths that women were in possession of the liberty they new enjoyed. If, through thetr want of enthusiasm, the referendum was not carried, women would be the first to fee! the slackening of Chri-tian restraint. June (>■ Mrs Crabb presided. Resolved to -end letter of welcome to Woodville Branch, xxhich t- now one of r 'ur auxiliaries. White’ Ribbon Day to be observed on 1 ;,th m-t., afternoon tea to be* provided. The resignation of Mrs Whitehead .»- President wa- accepted with regret. Mrs Ritchie was appointed Superintendent of Scientific Temperance, Medical Temperance, and I empcrance Sun day. Mrs Kite hie* paid an appreciative tribute to the late Mr- Cole, our dearly loved Dominion Pre-ident and read the following resolution, which was carried in silence, the 1 members standing:—“'That we, the members of Palmer-ton North Branch of the* W.C.T.U., hereby place on record our deep appreciation of the splendid service- rendered to the cause of Teniper.ui e and all that makes for righteousness and the uplifting of humanity, by the late Mrs Cole, Dominion President, and of the farreaching influence of her noble and self-sacrificing life. Me are more than thankful that -he had the joy and privilege of seeing the accomplishment of many of the reforms for which she laboured -o ably and -o strenuously. Me also desire to express our heartfelt sympathy with the husband and daughters of our beloved leader, and pray t hat they may be -ustained and comforted in their great sorrow, and hereby instruct our Secretary to send an excerpt of thinunutc.” By way of celebrating “White Ribbon Day,” the- members of Palmerston North Branc h gave* a social in St. Andrew’- Schoolroom on Friday, June 13th. Mrs Crabby occupied the chair. Several musical item- were acceptably rendered by Mesdames Pullen, Munn, McFerran, and Miss Hodges. Two papers were read, entitled “Why Should 1 Wear the Badge?” and “White Ribbon Day,’ by Mrs J. Whitehead and Nur.-e Carter. An item of special interest was the initiation of -ix new member-, xyhom xve welcome very cordially amongst us. Afternoon tea xxas passed round, and conversation indulge] in. bringing a pleasant afternoon to a close. TI MARI’. The monthly meeting xxa- held on Tuesday, June 24th, Mrs Rule presiding. Mr Walters, the Organiser for the No License. League, attended the meeting to explain hi- scheme of work. A grant was made to help the

funds for this xvork. Correspondence re Mrs Cole’s monument xxas read, and it was decided to collect subscriptions for this object. \ isitors to the hospital were appointed. Letter from Canon Garland, xvith c opy of one from Mrs Lee-Cow ie, received. AUCKLAND. Meeting held June nth, 1913, Mrs Thorpe (Vice-President) presiding. A large amount of correspondence xxas read and dealt with. A letter from Miss Powell (in view of the coming Exhibition) drawing attention to the number of Temperance people that -tax at fu>tel-, decided to let the mat ter stand over for the present. Received from Mi-s Evans not too encouraging report- re organising xvork at Otahulri and Onehunga. A vote of sympathy wa- passed p* Mrs Hildreth (the members standing) on the death of her husband. Mrs (»ouk (“White Ribbon" Superintendent) then addressed the* meeting, giving instances of how much the* paper is appreciated. Mr- Hughes’ short ac - count of Maori xvork xxas listened tv xxith attention, and at the close Miss Duthie, of Whangaroa, gave her ex periences of the Maoris. A collection on behalf of Maori work was then taken up. KAIAPOI. June 25. Meeting held, Mrs Brighting presiding. This Union offered prizes to school children for best essay on the Temperance xxallsheets, th** High School headmaster acting a judge’. Prizes offered young children for temperance recitation-. Mrs Harrison told how essays had been rc’ad and recitations given at Band of Hope meeting. Decided to make this an annual affair. Mrs Blackwell spoke* highly of the services of our own departing Pre-ident, Mrs Harrison, and on behalf of Kaiapni Union presented her with a gold brooch and autograph album. Mrs Cobden-Cox, on behalf of Rangiora Union, presented their District Pre-i dent xxith a book of poems, and -aid how deeply they regretted her departure from the district. Mr- Harrison feelingly replied, and urged members to rally round the Pre-ident and to take up more progressive xvork, so ato live up to our reputation of being a live Union. Resolutions of sympathy passed with four sufferer-. Following resolution carried unanimously:—“That we urge the authorities to so amend the law as to make the compulsory half holiday apply to hotelkeepers as xvell as to other places of business.” NGAIO. June* 12. A good attendance of members and friends met at the rc-i cience of Mr- Henry Barnes, Mrs Penman presiding. Mrs Evans, M.A., from Wellington, xxas present, and gave an appreciated address on “Maori Work,” the speaker appealing to all feu help in the work among-t

the Maoris, and for increased support to the “White Ribbon.” A cob lection was taken in aid of the Maori work. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Kvans for her address and to Mrs Barnes for tea provided. One new member initiated. MANAIA. May o* Monthly meeting held in Methodist Church. Bible in Schools discussed. Decided to wait for more information before passing any reso lution on the subject. Mrs Parkinson requested to collect old linen for Si>t«r Nellie to use for sick Maoris. One new member and three new honorary members were secured by our energetic workers, always on the look out for new members. PETONE. Max 21. Meeting at residence of Mrs lenkins, Mrs Kowse presiding. Mrs Pollock, of Ashburton, read a paper on “Christian Courtesy,’ xxhich was most instructive and helpful. Vote of thanks to Mrs Jenkins for providing afternoon tea, and Doxology closed a pleasant meeting. June 18. White Ribbon Day celebrated by meeting in Church of Christ. Good programme of music, 'ongs and recitations was provided, as also was afternoon tea. Mrs Franklin addressed the meeting. Resolution (d sympathy with Mr and Misses Cole in their sad loss by death of Mrs Cole xxas passed. Collection of iis ;d taken up. RANGIORA. June 13. Miss Powell gave an address on “Girl- and Their Lovers’’ to over 100 women and girls, Mrs Cobden-Cox in the chair. After the address a V. branch was organised, with eight members. The following officers were elected: —Pres., Mis* Lewis; Sec., Miss Nicholas: lreas., Miss (). Bedford; “W.R.” Agent, Miss V. Whiltev. First meeting to be he’d on June 25th at residence of Mrs Cobden-Cox. On Thursday, |une iqth, a concert was given in the Institute Hall, Kangiora. in aid of the fund- of the local Branch. Several prize-winners at the Christchurch competitions were amongst the performers. The Rangiora funds will benefit to the extent of about /10, and our thanks are due to all those who >0 willingly came forward to help us. On Monday, June 23rd, a special meeting of the Branch was held to vote for or against the Bible in Schols League platform. Mrs Cobden Cox was in the ( hair, and after an animated discussion the resolution m favour of the League’s platform, brought forward bx Mrs Wills, xxas carried by ten votes to six. The minority voted for the amendment moved by Mrs Darling: “That xvc uphold the pronouncement of Convention in supporting the Nelson sys tern.”

RICHMOND V’s. Meeting held in the Methodist Church, the President presiding. One new member took the pledge, and xxas initiated into the Union. Papers on “Nat! ..«al Prohibition” and “White Ribbon Day” xvere read and discussed. A letter from the Trustees, Methodist Church, granting permission to use the vestry once a month for meetings xxas read, and the Secretary xxas instructed to reply, returning thanks. \\ ARkWORTII. June 5. Postponed meeting held in Methodist Church, Mrs Blundell pre aiding. Rev. Sims, by request, addressed the meeting on “ I he Bible in Schools.” The speaker spoke highly of the text book in use in Australia, and pointed out that it x\a> accepted by the teachers there. The Nelson >y>tem was difficult to introduce, and unsatisfactory in its working. Rev. O. Blundell al-o spoke briefly on Nelson system. Mr- Hamilton, our delegate to Convention, said a- she had not been instructed how to vote on Bible in Schools at Convention, she had voted for N'el-on system, but having got more information on the matter, she regretted -upporting Nelson system. It wa- decided to request the Executive to supply the Branches with an order sheet of Convention business, so that discussion may precede determination. The following resolution xxas carried unanimously:—“That this Union is in favour of and xx ill support the programme of the Bible in Schools League.” The Secretary xxas instructed to send a letter of sympathy to Mr Cole and daughters in their bereavement. NELSON. Meeting held on June 10th. Miss Atkinson presiding. Letters were read from the Superintendents of the Department of Sabbath Observance and the Department of Mothers’ Meetings. I he President announced that a collection xvould be made at the next monthly meeting for the Maori Mission. On Sunday, June <Sth, the members of the W.C.T.U. gave a tea to the -ailor- of H.M.S. “New Zealand,” INO being present. Tea being over, a meeting xxas held, at which speeches were given by some of the principal Temperance workers and by some of the visitors. There were also several -ong- and hymns, in which the -ailorheartily joined. The Council Chamber, in xxhich the meeting took place, was very prettily decorated, and an enjoyable time xxas spent. Afternoon tea was al-o provided by the W.C.T.U. tor the sailors at rhe -ports held on the following afternoon, permission for this having been obtained xxith some difficulty by our President on the morning of the day. On June 13th the fir-t of a series of home meetings wa- held at the house of Mrs Field in connection xxith the (iood Citizenship Department. Mrs

Judson, N.Z. Superintendent of the department, gave a short address on “Some General Principles of Good Citizenship,” after which the members present discussed the best methods of procedure, and it xxas agreed to meet once a fortnight for the study of subjects connected xxith the duties of women as citizens. POUTO. Mei 28th, 1913. I Tu te Roopu karaitiana o Pouto Takcxxa o Kaipara ia Mei 4. 1913. Nga Menu I 1 1 u 1 mai Ko (Perehitini), Mania M. kena (Mema), Whiuwhiu 1. Orongi, Matekino T. kapeta, Maraea, Kena Man I’. kena. Mema Honorc: H. kena, kaaru kena, S. Tetuhi. Perehitini. —Whaka Mihi, I te- 1 ua; tahi, Hoi and Nga Take, lhiahia ai Ahau, kia Tu, i’e Mit 11 u ate- Ropu, ltenei Kate Whaka, 1 Nga Kotiro ia, Hariata Pihcma, Maraea, M. kena, Te Ata Rapana, kua Whaka ae lloki Katou, kia uru Ratou, Hei Mema, Mote Roopu. M. kena, Honorc Mema. —E. Tautoko anai, Ahau Ite Tu Otenei Roopu, Na Masefield ke-na, 1 Panui Nga Pacro ate Ropu. Notenei oa kahaina tia nga Pieage E nga mema hou I uru mai ko 1 Hariata Pihcma Maraea M. kena, Te Ala Rapana). Whiuwhiu. —He Whakapai mo te Tunga Otenei Mitini Kati E. Mohio ana ahau, he Ilea tenei na tatou, ara te (1) ote Ra oia Marama, Oia Marania, No To Tera, (> a Tatou, Mitini he- mca ata whaka Rote-, I kore ai E I’u He, lake, Taku, Ara 1 Hnmai Maku, E Whataputa, Kite Mitini, Koto Roni hiahia kia Whaka Kahoretia, Te Ingou O Waina Kena, Ite Roopu te take he mate, nono Ite Whaka Retenga Inga kohi Marama, kahore lloki Te kotiri, E lai mai ana Kinga Mitini ate Ropu, Te Tahi l ake He Mihi, Moto Tatou hoa kua Ngaro Ite Ropu, Mo liana 11. llori, kua Mate. Perehitini.—Mote lngoa () Waina kena, E Mahaia ana noki ahau hore ano hoki te Take, I Puritia ai Tona lngoa Na lie lake ano Taku, Mote lngoa, O l atatou hoa, O Hana, I lari kia xxhaka Kahoretia tona lngoa, ltenei karangatanga. Whiuwhiu. —Hoi ano aku korero I Tu ai ahau I mua ake nei He Mihi mo tomatou, hoa Hana llori. Haki llori, Honorc Mema. —lie Whaka Mihi kite Ropu. Monga Mihi kitoku, hoa Kua Mate, kati E. Taea te Peheate Mate, Mehemoa Hohi hua kaumatua tana Kotiro Kua T;ka Mote Tunga o tona Whaea W hakaaetia ana Me Whaka ka hore Tona lngoa. Perehitini.—-Taku Fake Slot i Tahi Pine llei Nga Mea Pau Raxxa kia Tonoa. Whiuwhiu.—He Tautoko Ite Take Mate Te l’uhi E Tono Nga Pine Whaka ae Tia ana Te utu onga Pine, Is. Ite Mea Kotaho I Whaka aetia Me Tango Ite Moni ate Ropu, 12s: I lei utu Inga, Pine K<» Tau^Moni Ma Nga Menu E utu kite Roopu, Te Kapa, is; Mote Pane, Kingi, Onga Pine.

Nate Peeke, Mate Kino llapeta, 1 I uku Te Mom, £i 13s id; Ki Runga Kite Tupu,* £\ Os; 1 Mana E. T. Perehitini Kite Peeke Saving Bank, P. 0., N.Z., tc 12s; Nate Tuhi I Man, He Tono Inga Pine. No Honei Ka Mutu Nga Take. Nate Tuhi Inoi te Whaka Mutunga Mate Matua Tatou E awhina.